Last Servicemember Standing Medal Act

Last Servicemember Standing Medal Act

This bill establishes the Last Servicemember Standing medal for certain members of the Armed Forces.

A person eligible for the medal is any servicemember who

• served on active duty;
• was deployed during war or an overseas contingency operation;
• as a result of a combat instance during such war or operation, was the last surviving member of a unit;
• demonstrated extraordinary heroism during such combat; and
• whose character is recommended for recognition by their commanding officer and at least two peers.

The medal may be issued to the next-of-kin if the recipient is deceased.